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Gold won't dissolve in acid wheras pyrite will. That 'separates' them - but not too useful if its not the gold you want or you want both. If telling them apart is what you want then their density is different, their structure is different (crystalline mineral - pyrite) and their hardness is different.
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What is the chemical formula of iron pyrite?
The chemical formula of iron pyrite is FeS2.
Is iron pyrite malleable?
No, iron pyrite, unlike iron, is not malleable at all. It is a hard, inflexible rock.
What are the elements in pyrite?
Pyrite is FeS2, an iron sulfide.
What is the difference between iron and iron pyrite?
Iron is composed only of the element Fe (iron). Iron pyrite (most correctly referred to as pyrite) is a mineral composed of Fe and S (sulfur).
Is pyrite heavy for its size?
Yes, pyrite is in fact heavy in weight. This is because pyrite is a type of iron. Generally speaking, iron is quite heavy to lift.
What is the chemical formula of iron pyrite?
The chemical formula of iron pyrite is FeS2.
What elements make iron pyrite?
iron and sulfur Pyrite is iron sulfide, FeS2.
Is there lead in pyrite?
No, Pyrite is iron and sulfur
Is pyrite a mineral or non mineral?
No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
Is iron pyrite malleable?
No, iron pyrite, unlike iron, is not malleable at all. It is a hard, inflexible rock.
Does a magnet stick to iron pyrite?
It is ferrous thus the answer is YES
Is iron pyrite magnetic?
No, iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is not magnetic.
What are the elements in pyrite?
Pyrite is FeS2, an iron sulfide.
Will iron pyrite float?
No, a lump of iron pyrite will sink in water.
What is the systematic name of pyrite?
Iron Disulphide : FeS2
What is the difference between iron and iron pyrite?
Iron is composed only of the element Fe (iron). Iron pyrite (most correctly referred to as pyrite) is a mineral composed of Fe and S (sulfur).
How can you extract iron ore from iron pyrite?
It's possible to do so (if you mean extract iron from iron pyrite) , but because pyrite is exothermic, it creates a hazard in mines. Also, it is much more economical to extract iron from other minerals. Pyrite is also geologically unstable, and will eventually turn into sulfurous minerals and actually viable iron ores, so it is best left for future mines. Pyrite is really only worth it for making sulfuric acid or jewelry.
